WINGSTOP RESTAURANT
12528 SW 120TH, Miami FL 33186 · 305-233-2000
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2025.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in freezer container of chicken patties stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2025.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator diluted solution new Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on top of cases of oil. Operator removed and stored in designated area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with cajun spice blend on shelf across from prep table. Operator stored scoop properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); french fries (45F - Cold Holding); corn on cob (50F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per label and operator since yesterday 1/27 for the french fries and ranch dressing. Since 1/25 for the corn on the cob. Since 1/23 for the chicken wings. Operator segregated items to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); french fries (45F - Cold Holding); corn on cob (50F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per label and operator since yesterday 1/27 for the french fries and ranch dressing. Since 1/25 for the corn on the cob. Since 1/23 for the chicken wings. Operator segregated items to be discarded.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer under sauce station.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at sauce station.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed at rear of kitchen pieces of ceiling tile cut out.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Miguel R,Miriam V as per operator both working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken wings,fillets stored above breads located in the standing reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken wings stored above corn on the cob located in the standing 2 door freezer.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the ranch dressing located in the walk-in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed for the bulk corn flour bin.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep counter.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.